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Best 'Star Trek' Clothing
It can be tough to wade through all the merchandise available to find the best Star Trek clothing out there. With a franchise that spans TV shows, films, video games, books, comics, and more, it’s no surprise that the amount of options for series-themed clothing is expansive. Not all of it is particularly special; Some merchandise is of poor quality or is basically just cosplay gear. But there are some items that stand out as the best Star Trek clothing and are great options for fans looking for apparel that expresses their love of the franchise.
By Patricia Sarkar9 years ago in Futurism
Artificial Intelligence Research Today
We’ve all encountered artificial intelligence on the internet. Those AI programs are bots that are designed to mimic human behavior and make you feel more at ease with your decisions. As the programs became more advanced, it was shown that they could in fact influence your behavior. Artificial intelligence research today is nearing a tipping point that could unleash a world of morally ambiguous issues.
By Lindsie Polhemus9 years ago in Futurism
Some words with Zsófia Döme, Hungarian Treehugger and Illustrator
Zsófia Döme (http://zsofiadome.tumblr.com/) likes to get lost in the woods and draw the things she didn’t see, those things that imagination can’t help but see while surrounded by wild greenery teeming with hidden creatures. She is a Hungarian illustrator and a current student at the Hungarian School of Fine Arts. Rooted in a kind of grotesque and spooky fantasy aesthetic, her work exudes moodiness and mythology. She works in everything from playful creature studies to scenes lush with atmospheric tension, while incorporating just enough surreal quietness to make each image more than your average fantasy art.
By Mickey Rivera9 years ago in Futurism
Best 'Star Wars' LEGO Sets
Star Wars and LEGO go together like Han Solo and Chewbacca. For years, fans have enjoyed bringing their favorite ships and characters to life with the help of LEGO’s detailed sets. Some are intricate and difficult while others yield to the easier side of LEGO construction. With the Star Wars franchise spanning such a long amount of time, the best Star Wars LEGO sets can incite nostalgia for movies passed, or ignite new excitement for the newest films and those of the future. Add them as decor when they’re finished or smash them to pieces and start over again. Either way, here’s a list of the best Star Wars LEGO sets that any fan would be happy to have on their shelf.
By Stephen Hamilton9 years ago in Futurism
Sheperding In The Black Budget Sheep
As I sat down for a relaxing evening cup of tea and some social networking nirvana, I honestly wasn't expecting much. But suddenly, I found my Facebook page, Twitter account, and email completely flooded with messages from those who I have grown to call friends in the “UFO community”. Apparently, while I was at work, the C.I.A had disclosed the truth behind the secret military installation known the world over as Area 51.
By Ryan Sprague9 years ago in Futurism
Who Was Isaac Asimov?
Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) is remembered as one of the top 3 science fiction writers, along with Robert Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke. Asimov is widely considered to be the founder of modern science fiction, born near modern-day Smolensk to a family of poor Jewish millers in Soviet Russia during the Russian Civil War. His family immigrated to the U.S. when he was three years old to escape the chaos of the Russian Revolution.
By Stephanie Gladwell9 years ago in Futurism
Strike It Rich
“You got the credits, we got the crystal.” Shou-Yin said calmly. "Just give us the amount promised and all of us can go home without incident. He was the only one who's blaster wasn't drawn. His criminal syndicate the 108 Immortals were staring down their employers the Mars Triads inside of the narrow deck of their spacecraft. In Shou-Yin's hands was a red crystal the size of his fist.
By Juan Vasquez9 years ago in Futurism
Still Searching for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI)
Irrespective of Hollywood's perspective on the implications of alien contact, the dialogues that would inevitably follow an actual encounter are enormous, almost too staggering to conceive. Imagine the questions we could ask a visiting extraterrestrial: Do you have a cure for cancer? Is there life after death? Are the physical laws in your part of the universe the same as in ours? Is there a way to overcome the burden of gravity, prolong youth, exceed the speed of light...? Think of the things we could learn, among them, as Carl Sagan put it, how "possibly to avoid the dangers of the period of technological adolescence we are now passing through."
By James Lizowski9 years ago in Futurism
Most Underrated Sci-Fi TV Shows
It is in the most underrated sci-fi TV shows where we find the most surprising discoveries and possible truths that lie behind alternate realities, black holes, and life on distant planets. It is where we prepare for the zombie apocalypse while unleashing ancient evil spirits from tombs long forgotten. Located deep within these TV shows is where creativity takes a turn, exploration pushes boundaries, and mysteries are solved; well at least for the one hour they get of air time each week. The most underrated sci-fi TV shows may not have gotten the glory they rightfully deserved, but they have given us reasons for hours of binge watching and streaming.
By James Lizowski9 years ago in Futurism
Books to Read if You Liked '1984'
The best books to read if you liked 1984 carry on its traditional of complex themes wrapped in interesting fiction. While 1984 is mostly about surveillance, there are plenty of other themes for the books on this list to draw on. These themes include thought control, war, and the ways that societal pressures can control everyone in a collective. If you’re ready to challenge how you view society, read on.
By Joshua Samuel Zook9 years ago in Futurism
Dystopian Science Fiction Authors You Must Read
In it's traditional definition, a dystopia illustrates a reality much worse than our own. Dystopian science fiction generally features an oppressive and totalitarian society where political, corporate, technological or religious forces reign supreme while everyone lives under the guise that everything is damn near perfect. But in a very messed-up kind of way, a lot of the ideas mentioned in dystopian fiction are actually pretty decent propositions (like the abandonment of religion and the redistribution of national borders). So as you read through this compilation of some of the best dystopian science fiction authors, take in all the negativity with a grain of salt and think about how some of these ideas can actually be implemented without the treacherous apocalyptic consequences.
By James Lizowski9 years ago in Futurism
